Reading Time: 3 minutesNot only is the idea of ghostwriting manipulative and borderline false advertising, it also comes off as being a little condescending.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThirteen dentistry students at Dalhousie University who were part of an offensive Facebook group may still be able to attend classes next week, despite being suspended from degree-required clinic work.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA renowned Afghan artist is questioning why the Canadian government has denied her entry into Ottawa.
Reading Time: < 1 minutePhoto courtesy of Sarah Nolette The Gee-Gees synchronized swimming teams did exceptionally well at the McGill Invitational, and have high hopes for the new year. The garnet and novice teams stood out with a second place standing, and the novice duet finished first at the tournament. “We are always at the pool trying to perfect …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to LeDroit, Yaneric Bisaillon is suing Arezoo Njibzadeh and the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) for $1.26 million dollars.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDear Editor, From now until Friday, December 5, full time undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to opt-out of paying fees to Ontario Public Interest Research Group-Ottawa (OPIRG). According to their website, OPIRG’s mandate is to “facilitate and support campus and community activism in Ottawa and strive to work in an anti-oppressive framework.” In …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fulcrum picks four films to see over the holidays this month.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn Interpol investigation has led to the arrest of the figure known as Santa Claus, who is now facing charges related to iden-tity fraud, among others.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSnapcash flaunts the same “fun and easy” quality as its photo messaging counterpart, and that isn’t a good thing.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTips for making a smooth transition into your post-finals life Photo by Marta Kierkus Exercise and winter sports Embrace the season. Play a game of hockey with friends, go snowshoeing, or hit the slopes for some skiing or snowboarding. The holiday season brings out the kid in everyone, so embrace the opportunity to get out …
Reading Time: 2 minutesPeople in power can have so much responsibility it’s frightening. Frightening because we have no control over how they use that power or in whether they do so with the intention to protect us. There is the careless use of power, as when those in positions of power say offhand things that influence the lives …
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo explosions on the University of New Brunswick campus this term have resulted in the disposal of dated chemicals and the implementation of new lab safety training.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDon’t drop the ball by staying in By the time the new year rolls around, you’ve probably spent enough time with your relatives that another night watching TV with them as they fall asleep on the couch hardly seems appealing. Maybe there once was nothing more exciting than seeing the ball drop at midnight, but …
Reading Time: 2 minutesPart of student life is a strict budget. Luckily, we’ve shown you how to use your student card for major discounts.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and the Graduate Students Association (GSAÉD) have reopened negotiations with OC Transpo seeking to renew their contract for September 2015 and settle on a deal for a summer U-Pass.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter multiple incidences of students confusing the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) building with the restaurant Father and Sons (popularly known as F&S), the Coalition of Frustrated Students (CFS) has formed to advocate for a name change.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy winter can be the warmest time of year Photo by Marta Kierkus It may seem like after all the presents have been unwrapped, the holiday music has stopped, and coffee cups have returned to their normal colours, there’s nothing good left about the remaining winter months. But just because Santa’s gone back up north …
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlögg and more Whether you’re looking for the right red at the end of a long day, or the perfect white to pair with your Christmas turkey, I’ve got you covered. Pelee Island Pinot Noir, $10.95 — There’s nothing better than a glass of red wine at the end of a long winter day. This …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Fulcrum’s Cavalry Awards
Reading Time: 2 minutesFulcrum contributor Jasmine van Schouwen tells you why you should have seen Fargo.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe answer is to take a more rational and balanced approach. By tailoring the victims’ surcharge, the law can take victims into account while not penalizing criminals who have already been penalized by circumstance.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs numerous post-secondary institutions across Canada commit to creating comprehensive sexual assault policies, updates to the University of Ottawa’s policy have been pushed to the end of January.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTips for following through on your academic resolutions Photo by Marta Kierkus By the end of every semester, when you have (at least) a month’s worth of readings to do, five papers and four exams to write, and 12 panic attacks lined up, you begin to think: How did I get here? It happens every …
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith holidays soon upon us, I hope you’ll be upon someone special over the break. Everyone loves to receive, but this time of year is all about giving—make sure you’re generous to those on your naughty and nice list. As I’m in a generous mood myself, I thought I’d share some holiday sex positions and …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProgress has been slow in the case of two former members of the University of Ottawa men’s hockey team, which had its third court proceeding on Dec. 2.
